Bringing family together with food

Month: November 2016

I love the Chicken & Wild Rice Soup at Panera. It is so warm and cozy; perfect for fall, winter or any rainy day. I have always wondered if I could recreate it at home but had never tried… until now. I got online and started Googling recipes. I read a few, took bits and… Continue reading Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and it might just be my favorite holiday. No distraction or hype with presents or egg hunts or costumes… just the beauty of sharing a meal with your loved ones. It is all about food and family. As the little tag line under my blog title suggests, these are my two… Continue reading Keep Your Mashed Potatoes Warm

I was looking forward to our entire trip to France but I absolutely could not wait for our cooking class day in Beaune (pronounced Bone)! I’m not usually one to get excited. I prefer to have low expectations and then be pleasantly surprised. But I just couldn’t help it. I was beside myself with anticipation… Continue reading Our Day At The Cook’s Atelier